T-26 1933

Description

Born in the 1930s, this Soviet light was based on the
design of the English Vickers Mk.E tank, and was intended as a replacement for
the T-18 light infantry support tank. Production of the T-26 began in the
summer of 1933, and a total of 11,218 units were produced.

Serial production of the tank’s riveted hull proved
difficult. Due to insufficient armor plating, makeshift shield plates were
installed on many units. The tank was continuously upgraded, as its designers
struggled to eliminate its shortcomings. From 1931 to 1941, 23 different models
of the tank were produced.